The top tax and accounting stories of 2018

From tax reform to Wayfair, to a new direction for audit and the ongoing impact of technology, here are some of the developments that shaped the profession over the past 12 months.


TIGTA issues mixed report card for IRS on last tax season

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released a report on the results of this past filing season.


IRS faulted on screening small business claims for research credit

A new TIGTA report finds the agency isn’t making sure companies are eligible to claim the R&D credit or are claiming the correct amount.


IIA takes a fresh look at risk management model

The Institute of Internal Auditors is beginning to re-evaluate the “Three Lines of Defense” model that has been around for more than two decades.


IRS posts shorter Form 1040 and schedules for next tax season

The redesigned form is not exactly postcard size, but it reflects changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that promise to simplify the tax prep process.


Year-end tax-planning discussions change after new tax law

The traditional talk that CPAs have with their clients has been upended thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.


OnPay joins Xero’s certified app partner program

The payroll app has been thoroughly vetted and tested with Xero’s software and customers.


Six tips for finding your first accounting clients

You may bring 10 years of accounting experience from a great firm, but that doesn’t mean you’ll have a full roster of clients on day one.


IMA sees growth over past year

The Institute of Management Accountants released its annual review showing an uptick in CMAs.


Generational Viewpoints: What you do, not where you go

More and more, employees expect to be able to work where and when they like.